Red Carpet
Mar 14, 2023

Madelyn Cline's Backless Red Carpet Dress Deserves to Be Seen From Every Angle

by Drew Elovitz

Known for her recent roles in Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery and Netflix's teen drama Outer Banks, Madelyn Cline has been having fun with fashion for the past several months, not quite settling on a signature look or silhouette. But her outfit at the Vanity Fair party turned heads for all the right reasons. While at first glance it appears to be quite demure compared to the see-through mesh, body-con, and corsetted trends we have seen lately, the Givenchy gown packs a major wow moment with an exaggerated keyhole cut out in the back.

Clearly, Cline knows how to work her angles, as both she and the floor-length gown looked incredible in nearly every shot. Inspired by this elegant way of showing off a little skin—a nice surprise factor for sure—we've selected 12 dresses with barely there backs that are sure to make a statement at your next big event.

Keep scrolling to shop and take a few notes on posing from Cline. We have a feeling we'll be seeing this look even more come wedding season on brides and guests alike.

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Reformation Jeany Silk Dress

Jeany Silk Dress

Your future bridesmaids will thank you for choosing this dress that comes in several special colors and can easily be worn again.

Staud Shannon Open-Back Maxi Dress

Shannon Open-Back Maxi Dress

If bridal isn't on your radar this year, then don't worry—Staud makes this open-back maxi in navy blue, too (we love both!).

Third Form Third Form Drawn Out Satin Backless Midi Dress

Third Form Drawn Out Satin Backless Midi Dress

If barely there is the goal, then this LBD aced the assignment.

ASOS Daisy Street Dress

Daisy Street Dress

My ideal summer picnic dress.

Mango Side-Slit Satin Dress

Side-Slit Satin Dress

This pretty pink color caught our eye and the back held our stare.

Mango Open Back Satin Dress

Open Back Satin Dress

An open cowl back adds an unexpected dose of drama to this otherwise demure dress.

Bardot Malina Back Cutout Dress

Malina Back Cutout Dress

You'll want to be photographed in this lemony yellow dress from the back and the front.

Reformation Banff Dress

Not your basic LBD, right?

Katie May Dare Me Gown

We dare you not to add this dress to your shopping cart immediately.

Reformation Andee Dress

Ideal for a garden party or a gala.

The Bar Silk Open-Back Dress

Silk Open-Back Dress

The hardest part about deciding to purchase this backless silk dress? Choosing between bright pink and sky blue.

Reformation Midleton Dress

It's giving Kate in the front and Pippa in the back.

Bhldn Juniper Tiered Backless High-Neck Gown

Juniper Tiered Backless High-Neck Gown

Another totally rewearable bridesmaids dress idea.

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